Monaghan resigns from Raiders

Canberra Raiders player Joel Monaghan has resigned from the club today, but has been told by club management he will always be welcome at Raiders HQ.

Raiders CEO Don Furner spoke on behalf of the Raiders at a brief press conference today, following an emotional statement from Monaghan, who was flanked in support by his team mates and family. (See below for the statement)

Furner said Joel had made the ultimate sacrifice by quitting the club after the incident and assured the public that the club had no idea who else had been involved.